The 111 Lofts project converted a 12-story historic office building, originally built in 1927, into 69 apartment units.
Downtown Tulsa is vibrant with Art Deco-styled buildings originally owned by oil barons. 111 Lofts, formerly the Petroleum Building, began as apartment buildings before being converted into office space in the 1960s and featured original Art Deco elements. Now, it has been transformed back into apartments of a different style, incorporating historic pieces with high-end, modern finishes.
The challenge of taking a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places that offers sweeping views of the Tulsa skyline and converting it into apartments was difficult. All the units had to fit into the space’s existing floor plate and utilities that included heavy columns.
The complete renovation added retail and restaurant tenant space on the ground floor, along with tenant amenities. Storage space, mechanical rooms, a club room, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility were added on the lower level. The core of the building includes a large art/light installation designed in-house at Hoefer Welker.
